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UK Pay Ranks High Globally But Wellbeing Risks Persist for Low Earners: Study

Many low-paid workers in the UK struggle to meet basic living standards, despite the country’s high global ranking for minimum wage value.

Fewer Employees ‘Want Shorter Working Weeks Than Before the Pandemic’

New findings reveal shifting attitudes toward reduced schedules, with many employees prioritising income stability over additional time off.

UK Ranked Among Worst Countries for Work-Life Balance

Despite working fewer hours than most nations, UK employees face limited parental leave and cultural pressures that undermine work-life balance.

‘Less Than Half of Employers’ Have Reviewed Workplace Pension Scheme in the Past Year

Many companies are overlooking routine checks of their retirement benefits, despite looming reforms that will introduce stricter scrutiny.

One in Three Employers Fund Staff Illness Support on Case-by-Case Basis – but Experts Warn It’s Unsustainable

Employers funding illness and injury support on a case-by-case basis risk inconsistency, high costs and legal challenges.

Half of UK Workers Unprepared for Workplace Emergencies, Expert Warns

Many say they lack the knowledge or training, with outdated drills and missing first aid support leaving workplaces vulnerable.

Hottest Summer on Record Triggers Call for Worker Protections

Four heatwaves and soaring temperatures have renewed pressure for stronger laws to shield employees from rising risks.

Home Working ‘Damages Career Development and Mental Wellbeing of Young Workers’

Younger workers say remote and hybrid working harms their development, motivation and wellbeing, prompting calls for stronger mentoring.

Health Divide Between North and South Raises Concerns for Employers

Employees in northern cities face higher obesity and inactivity rates than in the south, raising concerns about regional health inequalities.

‘Third of Employees’ Say Lack of First Aiders at Work Causes Anxiety

A national campaign urges employers to improve first aid cover as staff report concerns about safety and a lack of trained responders.
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